The Digital Video major will prepare students for positions in the video, gaming and animation industries. These majors will provide students with the necessary artistic concepts and technical knowledge to be successful in today's evolving marketplace.

Students in the Digital Video major will have the opportunity to take classes such as scriptwriting, storyboarding, cinematography, compositing, editing, 3D modeling, scene and lighting design and texturing, animation and texturing. Students are encouraged to incorporate courses from other majors within the Multimedia program.
Throughout the program, students will be guided through the process of producing completed works which will contribute towards a portfolio. Upon graduating from the program, students will have the skill and knowledge required to start a career in digital video and animation production.

Digital Video Objectives (BA)

Produce complete movies that artistically express the perspectives of the creators
Craft screenplays, develop storyboards and produce the pre-productionmaterials that are foundational to movie creation
Collaborate with other Digital Video majors to produce complete works
Master the use of professional quality digital video camcorders in the construction of viewable media
Critically analyze and implement scene lighting to effectively create moods through modeling and selective focus
Record high quality audio during video production, Foley and ADR work
Edit digital video and audio elements into complete short movies for presentation at public screenings
Incorporate visual effects and composite shots into complete works by employing industry-standard compositing tools and techniques
Use industry-standard non-linear editors and post-production tools to edit, mix and color grade music videos, documentaries, short movies and other projects
Prepare completed works for distribution in industry-standard formats
Demonstrate fundamental critical analysis skills through scholarly writing on the aesthetic and technical aspects of professional productions
Explore the latest technological and artistic trends of digital video through research and networking
Recognize and demonstrate the ethical use of digital media

Course List and Program Requirements
University Core Curriculum
Faculty